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The
Mercedes-Benz 190 SL roadster saw the light of day in the year 1955
impersonating a less expensive and less advanced alternative for the 300
SL roadster.
Technically the 190 SL roadster shared nothing with big brother 300 SL.
But the bodywork design and interior design, which appealed to many
people, were strongly inspired by the 300 SL roadster...
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was a real touring-convertible in opposite to
the 300 SL roadster which was a true sports car. But the 190 SL was
affordable (to Mercedes-Benz standards) and the car found a great share
of enthusiastic owners primarily in the sunny states of the USA.
The sales success of the 190 SL was based on the good looks of the car
but also because of the excellent comfort, the excellent mechanics and
its reliability.
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was equipped with a four-cylinder engine with a
cylinder capacity of 1897 cc. and fitted with two carburettors. The
standard four-speed manual gearbox was fully synchronized and featured
floor shift.
From 1956 on the 190 SL was fitted with standard power brakes. During
the entire period of production a very nice hardtop was available. The
story goes that many European owner ordered the roadster with the
hardtop and hardly ever took it off!
In the year 1963 the 190 SL was succeeded by the new Mercedes-Benz 230
SL roadster which was going to be known by the nickname
"Pagoda".
Technical
data
4 cylinder
engine
cylinder capacity: 1897 cc.
carburettors: 2 x Weber
capacity: 105 bhp. at 5700 rpm.
torque: 142 Nm at 3200 rpm.
top-speed: 170 km/h.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
weight: 1100 kg.
Information
Mercedes-Benz
190 SL, year 1961.
Colour silver metallic with a black leather interior. Black soft top.
This beautiful 190 SL was extensively restored in Germany a few years
ago. The
automobile is in superb (excellent++) condition, near concours. The body
lines and panel fit are absolutely fantastic. This 190 SL has been
restored with eye for original details. The automobile has been serviced
and maintained perfectly since restoration.
A beauty! This
classic car was sold to France
by Altena Classic Service.
sales@altenaclassicservice.nl
Altena Classic Service
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